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by Jigger Jerusalem on October 14, 2021
Mindanao Ateneo schools offer campuses as registration sites
by Jigger Jerusalem on October 14, 2021
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Three Mindanao-based Ateneo schools on Wednesday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to open more satellite registration centers for voters who have yet to register as the October 30 deadline nears.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 26, 2022
Comelec 'promptly responding’ to SC TROs on poll bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 26, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it is answering the temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on cases of candidates in the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 30, 2022
Pacquiao backs Hague ruling on WPS, eyes peaceful resolution
by Benjamin Pulta on March 30, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday reiterated his position to back the 2016 ruling of the international tribunal in favor of the Philippines ... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 25, 2022
Partido Reporma backs Robredo's presidential bid
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 25, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma president and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Thursday endorsed the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo in the upcoming May 9 elections.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
Unity in hurdling pandemic underscored in BBM-Sara proc rally
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running-mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte called for unity as the country continues to grapple with Covid-19 pandemic during the UniTeam’s proclamation... Read full article
by Christine Cudis on March 2, 2022
Tech giant helps Comelec fight misinformation
by Christine Cudis on March 2, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have tech giant Google Philippines as one of its partners in guiding voters to fact-check information regarding the May 9 polls.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
Comelec clears Marcoleta over SOCE, terminates probe
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
In a seven-page resolution, the en banc, voting 6-0-1, said it found no evidence that he supposedly committed an election offense.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on November 10, 2021
PRRD urges Comelec to allow limited in-person campaigning
by Lade Jean Kabagani on November 10, 2021
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to come up with a plan that would allow candidates in the 2022 local and national elections to hold even limited in-person campaigns.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on February 24, 2022
Poll bets urged to attend debates, present best plans for PH
by Philippines News Agency on February 24, 2022
MANILA – Candidates running for the country's top elective positions must join debates and other fora so Filipinos can see their abilities, platforms, and track record, Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Comelec awaits law on new date of Bangsamoro polls
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
"Both the Senate and HoR versions set the 1st Parliamentary Elections in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on the second Monday of September 2026 (September 14, 2026). We are awaiting its passage into law," it said in a statement.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 15, 2021
Official list of candidates won’t be ready by Dec. 15
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 15, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need more time before it can release the list of official candidates for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on October 20, 2021
Groups insist on disqualification of Makabayan bloc
by Lade Jean Kabagani on October 20, 2021
MANILA – Multi-sectoral organizations on Tuesday urged the Commission on Elections to bar from next year's elections some party-list groups that have links to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front.... Read full article

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